What could be the reason for having stomach pain several times a day?
Sep 28, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Haiming
Introduction
Experiencing abdominal pain several times a day may result from consuming hard-to-digest foods or overeating, which can irritate the gastric mucosa and increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract. Inadequate warmth for the abdomen, leading to cold exposure, may cause gastrointestinal motility disorders and impair digestive function, resulting in the aforementioned symptoms. Chronic gastritis can also cause these symptoms, typically involving edema and erosion of the gastric mucosa.
Experiencing abdominal pain several times a day may be caused by improper diet or a cold abdomen, and could also indicate chronic gastritis.
1. Improper Diet
Having abdominal pain multiple times a day might result from consuming spicy, irritating, hard-to-digest foods, or overeating. These habits can irritate the gastric mucosa and increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract, leading to discomfort. This may also be accompanied by symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, and bloating.
2. Cold Abdomen
If the abdomen is not properly kept warm and becomes chilled, it can disrupt normal gastrointestinal motility and impair digestive function, potentially causing gastrointestinal spasms and resulting in the aforementioned symptoms. Additional symptoms may include diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea.
3. Chronic Gastritis
Chronic gastritis can also cause these symptoms, typically involving swelling, erosion, or other damage to the gastric mucosa. When the stomach is empty, increased gastric acid secretion may further irritate the mucosa, causing pain. Other possible symptoms include belching and abdominal bloating.
